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The Phantom Tollbooth
The Phantom Tollbooth

6.8

The Phantom Tollbooth

G·1970·90m

Summary

The Phantom Tollbooth, based upon the children's adventure novel by Norton Juster, tells the story of a bored young boy named Milo. Unexpectedly receiving a magic tollbooth and, having nothing better to do, Milo drives through it and enters a kingdom in turmoil following the loss of its princesses, Rhyme and Reason.

Crew

Director

Abe Levitow

Director

Dave Monahan

Director, Screenplay

Chuck Jones

Book

Norton Juster

Lyricist

Norman Gimbel

Screenplay

Sam Rosen

Reviews

Prodank

Prodank

September 17, 2023

7

"The Phantom Tollbooth" is a genuine throwback, stirring up childhood whimsy and chills. Back in the day, catching it on Cartoon Network was a rollercoaster of fascination and spine-tingles. Now, years later, I dove back into its trippy world and found its unique charm intact.

This enigmatic story about a kid's wild journey through a strange land remains as mind-bending as ever. The dreamy landscapes, quirky characters, and the somewhat puzzling plotline keep you guessing. It's a trip steeped in nostalgia, easily deserving a 7/10 rating, primarily for the powerful waves of emotion it effortlessly evokes

Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

Budget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Keywords

toy car
toll booth